Thicker oil for extra protection

Well-travelled engines can be prone to greater wear and higher oil consumption, which can lead to reduced performance and premature failure. The oil in a clean engine can flow more quickly to where it is needed and is likely to have improved access to surfaces, so that the engine is better protected and lasts longer.

Shell Helix HX3 K is thicker than ordinary oils, which helps to reduce oil leaks. It also contains 30% more anti-wear chemical than Shell Helix HX3 to provide the extra protection that well-travelled engines may need.

It also delivers immediate clean-up action and helps to prevent the build-up of dirt and sludge in older engines. Locking away harmful dirt and deposits enables Shell Helix HX3 K to get to the engine surfaces, where it works hard to help to protect them from wear and helps to prolong engine life.

Shell Helix HX3 K is specifically formulated for gasoline engines that have been driven more than 100,000 km and have conventional carburettors without blow-by-gas recirculation. It meets industry specifications and has formulations for different fuel types.

Proven cleansing technology

A leading lubricant manufacturer recently said, “Once sludge builds up, it is difficult, if not impossible, to remove.” In tests at an independent laboratory, Shell Helix HX3 K oil removed up to 26% of the sludge from a gasoline engine. The engine was run with a mineral motor oil for a typical oil-change interval and sludge built up.

The oil was then replaced with Shell Helix HX3 K, and the engine was run again for a similar period. An immediate clean-up effect was seen with Shell Helix HX3 K, and the oil helped to prevent dirt build-up for the entire test interval.

Protection in the right areas

Shell Helix HX3 K rapidly helps to remove sludge build-up from dirty engines. It locks dirt away until it is removed with the oil at the next oil change. Oil flows better in a clean engine and can get to important areas such as bearings, valve decks and piston rings. Shell Helix HX3 K protects these components to help to prolong engine life.

Shell Helix tests

To clean and protect an engine, the oil must continue to perform until it is removed when the car is serviced. With some manufacturers recommending longer service intervals, an oil’s ability to stay fit is even more important. Throughout the oil’s life, it has to disperse more and more dirt – keeping it locked away and preventing it from being redeposited in the engine.

Our scientists perform a variety of tests that measure the ability of Shell Helix oils to resist breakdown and disperse dirt. We also test our competitors’ oils, so that we can benchmark our lubricants and demonstrate the benefits of using Shell Helix oils.